Yorkshire Roses Commission Barnsley Bright Nights 2026
Barnsley Council Arts & Events
Award
Amount not published
Deadline
Closes in 15 days (7 September 2026)
Where
Not stated
Summary
Barnsley Council’s Arts & Events team are looking for an artist/s who work with light, sound and immersive installations to bring to life The Yorkshire Roses at Barnsley Bright Nights 2026, our town centre light festival.
Full details
A commission to develop an immersive light and sound artwork for the Yorkshire Rose sculptures at Barnsley Bright Nights 20-21 November 2026, responding to the theme "Between Earth & Sky." One commission of up to £10,000 (inclusive of fee, planning, workshops, expenses, evaluation and exclusive of VAT) Application deadline: 4 September 2026 at 9am Schedule: 7 September 2026 - 22 November 2026 This commission is an opportunity to create a new light and sound work for the Yorkshire Rose Sculptures, which will be bespoke and respond to the festival theme "Between Earth & Sky". The festival theme aims to inspire wonder in the natural world, inviting artists to use the Yorkshire Roses to create impactful large-scale work. It should showcase Barnsley's communities and bring people together through light, sound and nature. The commissioned idea will be a key part of the Barnsley Bright Nights festival on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November, and will be displayed on the Yorkshire Roses at The Seam Digital Campus. The artwork will showcase the capabilities of the three 'Yorkshire Roses', a landmark public artwork in Barnsley town centre. Through this commission the Creatives / Creative Collaborators will also embed community engagement opportunities that supports skills development and co-production into their creative outputs. Deadline for Applications: Monday 7 September 2026 at 10am Approach shortlisted candidates: w/c Monday 7 September 2026 Interviews: Thursday 10 September 2026 Site visit and briefing with selected artist: w/c Monday 14 September 2026 Design development: September - October 2026 Engagement with chosen community group/s: September - October 2026 Onsite audio-visual testing: October - November 2026 Approvals Process / Sign off: w/c Monday 26 October 2026 Barnsley Bright Nights delivery and install: Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November 2026 Get out / Pack down: Sunday 22 November 2026